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In 1986, Knopf released Anagrams, the second book by Lorrie Moore after story collection Self-Help. Anagrams was sold as a novel, but is actually a story cycle.

First steps in a beginner's guide to solving cryptic crosswords.

The many special divisions used in grammar are confusing; this helpful guide with definitions and examples will help teachers and students keep it all straight!

Both in the classroom and at home there are a variety of word games and activities that will help children to improve their language and vocabulary skills.

Of all the men suspected of being Jack the Ripper, kindly author Lewis Caroll was probably the most unlikely candidate of all time. How, then, did he fall under suspicion

The following child-friendly websites offer 12 free Thanksgiving puzzles, mazes and word games that can be played online or offline and are guaranteed to entertain.

Letterboxing is a combination of a craft and a game, a treasure hunt of sorts. Any age can enjoy this creative hobby, which will exercise both body and mind.

Scrabble is an American institution, and whether you are a Scrabble phenom or a novice when it comes to triple word scores, you'll love the history of this popular game.

Triglycerides don't get as much attention as cholesterol in the role of heart disease. For women, they should.

Brief biography of François Rabelais, French friar, physician and author, whose books are considered classics of French literature.

Follow the footsteps of the famous professor Langdon in Paris to learn about the architectural and cultural history of the city.

New details about Mel Brooks' new cartoon, Spaceballs: The Animated Series, which will come to the G4 Network in the fall of 2007.

Helpful strategies that create better opportunities for learners with Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD) to get the most out of your lessons.

Find kids' crossword puzzles, word search worksheets, and Halloween coloring pages online. Free printable Halloween activities make learning fun.

It's no surprise that finals week was created by a bunch of sadistic professors hoping to maim their students' academic records! Here's how to survive this week of weeks!

Before the availability of Dan Brown's latest novel, a peek at his breakthrough book, 'The Da Vinci Code,' may give a glimpse of what to expect in 'The Lost Symbol.'

Scrabble is one of the most popular games ever invented, played by children and families in millions of homes, in tournaments and online.

The legendary Gardner Fox teamed up with artist Dennis Neville to create Hawkman in 1940. In 1967, he made his television debut and he's been flying high ever since.

For keeping organized, editing papers on the go, and finding cheap textbooks, these iPhone apps are perfect for students heading back to school.

Did this lewd scribe take his dead mum's dentures, switching them for props in his black comedy Entertaining Mr.Sloane? Joe Orton: the playwright who "got away with it".

Put an end to tedious memorization and motivate students to learn; instill playful language arts activities into a vocabulary workshop.

The great designer, Givenchy, once stated that Madame Grès was one of his 'geniuses'. She was one of the most famous French couturiers of the twentieth century.

Parents, kids and teachers can find fun free printable Thanksgiving activities like crafts, crosswords, puzzles, word searches and November holiday coloring pages online.

Maggie Cheung was best known for action movies when she made this quirky French satire. She plays herself as the star of the remake of a French silent film classic.

This French writer and practitioner of realism, is more commonly known by his pen name Stendhal and has a syndrome named after him.

By paying attention to the names Shakespeare gives to his characters, new ways of reading of the Twelfth Night can be opened up.

DNA has proved that there were no survivors of the Romanov massacre of 1918. Despite this, some believe that potential heirs to the Russian throne still exist.

A professor of literature at London University, Roberts takes offense to the errors in Dan Brown's writing style and the faulty reasoning underlying "The Da Vinci Code"

Edward Gorey was an American illustrator and writer whose macabre stories and distinctive artwork greatly influenced the contemporary 'goth' aesthetic.

Singer-songwriter Mike Doughty's live shows are honest, uncomplicated and full of life. Makes a change from the years with his former band, Soul Coughing.

"A Good Man is Hard to Find" and "Good Country People" are two of Flannery O'Connor's allegories in which the mystery of evil, good, and grace are characterized.

Readers of Vladimir Nabokov's 'Lolita' are coaxed into empathising with a known peadophile; Slavic Literature expert, Professor Alexander Dolinin reveals how.